See how Olin compares with other leading MBA programs on the metrics that matter most.
WashU Olin offers a rigorous, customizable MBA with strengths in healthcare, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. The school's strong corporate connections in the Midwest and intimate class sizes provide a personalized educational experience.
With a class size of 155 students, Olin offers a small, intimate learning environment. The program's 32.0% acceptance rate makes it a competitive but accessible top-tier program.
Graduates report a median starting salary of $155,000, yielding an estimated 5-year ROI of approximately 513% after accounting for two years of tuition at $63,250 per year.
Where recent graduates go after completing the MBA.
Source: school employment data (2024).
See your personal payback period and 10-year earnings differential for Olin.
Where recent graduates go geographically after completing the MBA.
Source: WashU Olin Employment Report 2024 (2024).
How Olin ranks according to each major business school ranking.
| Source | US News | FT | BBW | QS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25 | #52 | #24 | #46 |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 |
Track how Olin's ranking has changed over time in each major publication.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #25— |
| 2024 | #25— |
| 2023 | #25— |
| 2022 | #25▼ 1 |
| 2021 | #24▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #25— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #52▲ 2 |
| 2024 | #54▼ 1 |
| 2023 | #53▲ 2 |
| 2022 | #55▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #56▼ 2 |
| 2020 | #54— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #24▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #25— |
| 2020 | #25— |
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #46▲ 1 |
| 2024 | #47▲ 1 |
| 2023 | #48▲ 1 |
| 2022 | #49▲ 1 |
| 2021 | #50▲ 1 |
| 2020 | #51— |
Rankings data compiled from official publications. Global rankings (FT, QS) include international business schools, so positions may differ from US-only lists.
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